50+ Fun Things to Do Outdoors With the Family

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wet Ones® hand wipes. The opinions and texts are all mine.

It’s that time of the year when we are looking for fun things to do outdoors. Here in Minnesota the time that we see the sun is so short that you better believe that we are the masters of fun things to do outdoors. Heck, we are even the master of what to do when there is 10 feet of snow on the ground. That’s why we definitely know how to make the most of our great outdoors and love getting our hands dirty.

This year is going to be even more hectic. We are officially buying our first home. My fun things to do outdoors this year are going to mainly consist of painting my new shed and staining my new deck. Ok, so that doesn’t SOUND like that much fun, but the fact that we are going to have a home that we can call our own makes a huge difference. It takes the fun factor to an 11! (Yep, I live the exciting life)

In all seriousness, being a Girl Scout for almost 15 years really taught me some fun things to do outdoors. It doesn’t matter whether you are doing a yoga meditation in a local park or digging your fingernails in the dirt of your garden, the most important thing is to have fun and GET DIRTY. In my book, there is no fun to be had if some part of you isn’t covered in dirt, paint, or some other sludge you came across in your outdoor adventures. If we are outside, we know that we are going to get dirty, so that’s why we sling some Wet Ones® Hand Wipes in our daypacks to make sure we can wash off the gunk even if there isn’t a sink for miles.

For this summer, I went to Wal-Mart and really stocked up on Wet Ones® Hand Wipes. We love them because they are hypoallergenic, which is really important when you have a child with tons of allergies, plus they get 99.99% of the germs off your fingers. They can conquer anything from drippy ice cream cones to grime from picking up new found wildlife friends to getting paint off your hands after you spend a day painting with the kids. Our favorite ones are the Wet Ones® Hand Wipes on the go packets. They travel perfectly no matter what adventure you are up to, and even have a re-sealable package so they stay ready to use for your next expedition.

Finding fun things to do outdoors also brings the family together too. Our family has been doing these things for years, and each time we come back with more great memories. Sure it sounds like a cheese fest, but I really think it’s one of the main reason our teenagers actually still treat us like human beings. We all enjoy the time to get away and unplug even if it’s just for the day. I polled the family and these were our top 50+ fun things to do outdoors. It’s a great list to get your adventure and mess on that helps us bond with the teenagers! We even left some references for you so you can find fun outdoor activities near you!

50+ Fun Things to Do Outdoors

• Camping: Camping is the tried and true way to have fun things to do outdoors. When you prepare with our Camping Crafts for Kids and Camping Games for Kids (Heck for the whole family) the whole family is sure to have a blast the next time you decide to pitch the tent!
• TRAVEL: Stay safe with 10 foolproof travel tips for beginners and get your travel bug fed!
• Canoeing/Kayaking: Our family has adored going canoeing and kayaking over the years. It’s why we love living in the land of 10,000 lakes. We found a pretty cool website where you can find places to paddle near you. Just enter in your zip code!
• Hiking: You could go hiking around your neighborhood or use this handy dandy website to find hiking trails near you! Lots of great listings of all ability types.
• Be A Tourist In Your Hometown: Sometimes you don’t have to go far to find adventure. Sometimes it’s right at your back door. We love being a tourist in our hometown, and we usually find things to do just by Google searching things to do in X city. It’s amazing sometimes what you can find. In Minneapolis, we love getting dirty while we check out Minehaha Falls or dig our hands into the science experiments at the local science museum.

• Ice Cream!: Indulge in your favorite ice cream treat or get your hands messy with this Copycat S’mores Blizzard Recipe
• BBQ: Outdoors are definitely not complete without a little BBQ or grilling in your future! Grab this BBQ Spare Ribs Recipe and get your fingers dirty!Wet Ones® Hand Wipes has your back to clean you up afterwards!
• Paint Ball: For families with older kids, or heck just you and your friends, paint ball is a super fun way to get outside and have some fun. You can use this great paint ball locator to find paint ball near you!
• Take a picnic: We’ll get your started with these picnic basket ideas to make sure you have everything you need! Don’t worry about cleaning up because your Wet Ones® Hand Wipes make the clean up easy!
• National Parks/State Parks: National and State parks are a great way to get outdoors! Plus, it’s a really frugal way too! You can check with the National Park Website or with your state park website to see if you have any local parks near you!

No matter what fun things to do outdoors float your boat, Wet Ones® Hand Wipes has you covered when it comes to getting germs and grime off of your hands. You can grab your very own Wet Ones® Hand Wipes at Wal-Mart to prepare for your fun things to do outdoors!

What are some of your favorite fun things to do outdoors?

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